By Sheriff Josh Brown The proposed Tillamook County Fireworks Ordinance has generated a great deal of discussion throughout our community. I have received phone calls and emails, the Board of Commissioners has…
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Bay City Fire Station 41 Seismic Construction Begins
The City of Bay City and Bay City Fire & Rescue are pleased to announce that construction activities on the Fire Station 41 Seismic Retrofit Project are scheduled to begin May 11, 2026. The initial…
Vote NO on Measure 120 Raise Gas Tax/Vehicle Fees
I spoke with Senator Weber for an hour and a half several months ago. We discussed the gas tax issue, Rep. Javadi, and other concerns. Not only is the gas tax set…
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: Nature Rx
Touching grass is harder than it sounds for some of us. Here’s what has motivated me to get my daily dose of nature. By Michelle Jenck, M Ed Thanks to my quirky…
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: One Congressman’s Viktor Orbán Mind Meld
“Should Viktor Orbán be offered asylum in the U.S.?” – Utah Senator Mike Lee By Marc C. Johnson Elements of the American far right felt a shudder down their weak spines recently….
SATIRE: Fictitious Manzanita Family Feud
By Will Stone Host: Steve Harvey [Theme music hits. Steve struts out, adjusting his colorful suit and flashing a big smile.] Steve Harvey: Welcome to Manzanita Family Feud, y’all! Where the only thing…
City of Rockaway Beach Monthly Update May 5, 2026
By Charles McNeilly, Mayor Welcome to my City of Rockaway Beach Monthly Update with a look back at the month of April 2026. One of our city’s priorities is to ensure we…
BIG NEWS FOR ROCKAWAY BEACH – ROCKAWAY BEACH FIRE & RESCUE RECEIVES STATE FIRE MARSHAL GRANT FOR WILDFIRE SEASON STAFFING
Rockaway Beach Fire & Rescue is proud to announce that we have once again been awarded the Wildfire Season Staffing Grant from the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office. This critical funding allows…
NEHALEM BAY FIRE RESCUE: Good Samaritan Rescues Driver from Nehalem River Sunday Night May 3rd
(PHOTOS BY PAXTON SELLARS) On Sunday May 3, 2026 at approximately 9:47 P.M. Nehalem Bay Fire and Rescue was dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle crash into the Nehalem River…
NEHALEM BAY GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL PLANTS SALE – ONE DAY ONLY SATURDAY MAY 9TH; KIDS ACTIVITIES, MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS & MORE!
When you buy plants from the Nehalem Bay Garden Club’s annual plant sale you are helping your community as well as adding green, color and food to your yard. That’s because the…